Winter is coming

The month of fashion weeks has officially commenced in India with Amazon India Fashion Week autumn/winter ’16 in Delhi. And, of course, we’ve got our spy glasses on to let you in on all that needs to be added to your beauty books this season. So sit back, swipe through and take notes; here’s the best of beauty that came out of Day 1:

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Matching nails and puckers, and finger waves

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Matching nails and puckers, and finger waves

Seen at: Hemant & Nandita/Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan

Vintage will always remain a constant in trend forecasts, updated with a modern twist. This time we saw elements of the ’20s at Hemant & Nandita and Pallavi Mohan’s shows—where finger waves were given a sort of casual appeal, made a little loose instead of structured. The deep merlot lips were partnered with glossy nails in the same hue.

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Creamy tones and stark brows

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Creamy tones and stark brows

Seen at: Varun Bahl

Healthy-looking skin with a natural-but-better tone is what we saw on Varun Bahl’s models. Full-coverage concealer; creamy, nude-hued blushes; and peach lips were juxtaposed with defined, dark brows.

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The wet look (on the face)

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The wet look (on the face)

Seen at: Gaurav Gupta

Models walked the ramp looking like they’ve just stepped out of the gym, or a rejuvenating spa treatment, with an evident glistening layer of dew on their faces. It’s almost like through the medium of make-up, the designer wants to challenge the aridity of a winter evening with a burst of freshness.

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Slivers of silver

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Slivers of silver

Seen at: Kiran Uttam Ghosh

Many versions of this metal were taken to the eyes—from a glittery silver on the inner corners, going on to a darker teal over the lashline and a final strip of chrome extending from the outer corners. This graphic eye was softened with a rose lip.

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Bitten lips

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Bitten lips

Seen at: Shantanu & Nikhil

As if you’ve just bitten into a bowl of fresh, bright, juicy berries, this winter calls for intensely stained lips in deep reds and plums.

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Something borrowed: cloth braids

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Something borrowed: cloth braids

Seen at: Akaaro

When you’re imaginative, everything around you has a purpose. Even if they are pieces of discarded cloth. At Akaaro, strips of leftover fabric from the collection were used to braid up the hair. The eyelids were coloured a toffee brown all over and matched with their earthy-toned designs; the entire look had a very rooted appeal.